The attempt to develop a sense of humor and to see things in a humorous light is some kind of a trick learned while mastering the art of living.

There are two races of men in this world but only these two: the race of the decent man and the race of the indecent man.

I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the west coast.

Just as a small fire is extinguished by the storm whereas a large fire is enhanced by it - likewise a weak faith is weakened by predicament and catastrophes whereas a strong faith is strengthened by them.

It said to me, 'I am here — I am here — I am life, eternal life.'

The point is not what we expect from life, but rather what life expects from us.

If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering. Suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate and death. Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.